The equation of a parabola is y=x2−6x+18. Write the equation in vertex form.Write any numbers as integers or simplified proper or improper fractions.______
Q. The equation of a parabola is y=x2−6x+18. Write the equation in vertex form.Write any numbers as integers or simplified proper or improper fractions.______
Identify Vertex Form: Identify the vertex form of a parabola. Vertex form is y=a(x−h)2+k.
Complete Square:Complete the square for the equation y=x2−6x+18.Half of the linear coefficient is −26=−3.Square it to get (−3)2=9.
Add and Subtract: Add and subtract the squared term inside the equation. y=x2−6x+9+18−9.
Group Trinomial and Constants: Group the perfect square trinomial and the constants.y=(x2−6x+9)+(18−9).
Factor Perfect Square Trinomial: Factor the perfect square trinomial. y=(x−3)2+9.
Combine Constants: Combine the constants.y=(x−3)2+9.
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